2016 – University of Houston Law Center

Tyler Flood Criminal Defense Scholarship

Tyler Flood is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal
Specialization. His practice is located in Houston Texas and is dedicated
exclusively to Intoxication related offenses. He is pleased to offer $1000
to provide financial assistance to a third year law student who intends
on entering the practice area of Criminal Defense.

Applicants will submit an essay of approximately 1000 words on an area
of interest to the applicant in Criminal Law, specifically Criminal Defense.
The essay should also emphasize why the applicant deserves the award.
Longer or shorter submissions are acceptable. Applicants are welcome to
submit video essays.

Suggested Topics may include:

Why a permanent conviction for a first offense DWI is unfair compared with
punishment for other criminal offenses.

Current cases on appeal dealing with warrantless blood draws for DWI. Will
All Texas Courts follow
Missouri v. McNeely?

Why I want to practice Criminal Defense.

Deadline: June 1st, 2016

Award announced by: August 1st, 2016

Eligibility:

Recipient must be a U.S. citizen

Applicant must be currently enrolled at U of H Law School

Prior award winners are NOT eligible

Only one essay submission per student

The awarded funds are to be used to pay for law school-related expenses
including past law school debts. As a condition of receiving the award,
winner agrees to submit a completed W-9. Winner is responsible for all
taxes associated with receiving the award.

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